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Patented Jan. 1, 1924.

' UNITED STATES PATENT OFFEQE.

MONTGOMERY C. TOWNLEY, OF JACKSON,MICHIGAN; THE PEOPLE S NATIONAL BANKEXECUTOR SAID MONTGOMERY C. TOWNLEY, DECEASED.

POST AND POLE PROTECTOR.

Application filed December 26, 1922. Serial No; 608,926.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, MONTGOMERY (1.. TOWNLEY, a citizen of the UnitedStates, residing at the city and county of Jackson, State of Michigan,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Post and PoleProtectors, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in post and pole protectors.

The main object of the invention is to provide an improved protector forfence posts, telegraph and telephone poles and the like which may bereadily applied and adjusted to a pole or post.

A further object is to provide an improved protector having theseadvantages which effectively excludes moisture and thereby protects theportion of thepost or pole which is set into or adjacent the ground.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, willdefinitely appear from the detail description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and meansdescribed in the following specification. The invention is clearlydefined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiinent of my invention is clearlyillustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of thisapplication, in which:

Fig. I is a fragmentary side elevation of my improved-protector appliedto a post or pole. I

Fig. II is a horizontal section on a line corresponding to line 2-2 ofFig. I.

Fig. III is a horizontal section on a line corresponding to line 3-3 ofFig. I.

Fig. IV is an enlarged detail on a line corresponding to line 1- 1 ofFig. I.

Fig. V is a detail side elevation of a slightly modified form of myinvention.

Fig. VI is a horizontal section on a line corresponding to line 66 ofFig. V.

In the drawing similar reference numerals refer to similar partsthroughout the several views, and the sectional views are taken lookingin the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines.

Referring to the drawing, 1 represents the pole or post to which myimproved protector is applied. The casing 2 is formed of sheet metal andis wrapped around the pole or post with its edges overlapping asillustrated.

I attach a joint strip 3 adjacent one longitudinal edge of theprotector, this joint strip being offset and spaced from the easing toreceive the opposite edge, that is, it provides a longitudinal recessintowhich the coacting edge telescopes, the object of the overlappingstrip being to close the joint for excluding water and holding theoverlapping edge in close contact with the inner edge.

I provide clamping bands 4: and 5, the top band 5 having an inturnededge 6 engaging the peripheral groove 7 above the casing. This top bandis provided with overlapping ends and a joint piece 8 providing atelescoping closed joint for the ends of theband. The band hasprojecting studs 9 adjacent its ends over which the clamping wire 10 isengaged, thereby clamping the top band to the casing and post. The bands4 have securing tongues 11. The bands 4: and 5 are preferably securedtothe casing as an assembled part thereof prior to mounting upon a postby means of the rivets 4: which are disposed adjacent one end of theband.

In the modification shown in Figs. V and VI the wire clips 12 areemployed and the bands are provided with the telescopin joint featuresof the casing and top ban that is, the band 13 is provided with a jointpiece 14 which overlaps the outer telescoping end as shown in Fig. V,thereby providing a closed joint for the ends of the band.

My improved post protector is capable of adjustment to posts varyingconsiderably'in size and of varying taper. It is, of course, understoodthat the protectors are made of various sizes as it would result in awaste of material to make one size adjustable for a great range ofsizes. However, it will be appreciated that posts and poles vary greatlyin size and shape.

My improved casing is practical to use on posts and one size of myimproved post protector is practically used on posts and poles ofvarying sizes and shape and diameter.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is:

1. In a post protector, the combination of a sheet metal casing adaptedto be wrapped around a post with its edges overlapplng and having ajoint strip secured adjacent one edge to overlap the outer of theoverlapping edges of the casing, clamping bands riveted to said casingto embrace the same, one of said clamping bands being positioned toextend above the top of the casing and having an inwardly projectingflange at its upper edge adapted to engage the post thereby providing acap for the casing, said top band having overlapping ends and beingprovided with a joint piece secured adjacent one end to overlap theouter of the overlapping ends of said top band, and connecting means forthe ends of said bands Whereby the casing may be clamped upon a post.

2. In a post protector, the combination of a sheet metal casing adaptedto be wrapped around a post with its edges overlapping and free fortelescoping adjustment, clamping bands for said casing, one of saidclamping bands being positioned to extend above the top of the casingand having an inwardly projecting flange at its upper edge adaptedtoengage the post thereby providing a cap for the casing, and connectingmeans for the ends of said bands whereby clamping stress may be appliedthereto to clamp the casing upon the post.

3. In a post protector, the combination of a sheet metal casing adaptedto be wrapped around a post with its edges overlapping and having ajoint strip secured adjacent one edge to overlap the outer of theoverlapping edges of the casing, and a clamping band positioned toextend above the top of the casing and having an inwardly projectingflange at its upper edge adapted to engage the post thereby providing acap for the easing, said band having overlapping ends and being providedwith a joint piece secured adjacent one end to overlap the outer of theoverlapping ends of said top band.

4. In a post protector, the combination with a post, of a sheet metalcasing wrapped around said post and having a joint strip secured inspaced relation to one'edge with which theother edge telescopes, andclampsecured adjacent one end with which the other end telescopes.

5. In a post protector, the combination with apost, of asheet'metalcasing Wrapped around said post With its edges in overlapping relationand free for sliding adjust- -ment,'cla1nping bands'embracingthe-casing, one of said clamping'bands having'an inwardly projectingflange at its upper edge engaging the post'above'the casingproviding acap therefor, and'means for applying clamping stress to said bandwhereby the band having the inturned invvardlyprojecting flange isclamped with its flange against the post. 7

6. In a .post protector, the combination with a post, of a sheet metalcasing Wrapped around saidpost, a clamping band embracing the casing,andhaving an inwardly projecting flange at its upper edge engaging thepost above the casing: providing-acaptheretor, said'band having a jointiece secured adjacent one end with which t e other-end telescopes, andmeans for applyingclamping stress to said band whereby-the edge of itsflange is engaged With the post under clamping stress.

7. In a post "protector, the combination with a post, of a sheet metalcasing Wrapped around sai'd post,a clamping bandem-bracing the casing,and having an inwardly projecting flange at its upper edge engaging the.post above the casingproviding a cap therefor, and means for applyingclamping stress to said band whereby'the edge of its flange is engagedwith the post underclamping stress.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal.

MONTGOMERY e. TOWNLEY; [n a]

